The prominent advocate for education rights for girls around the world is Malala Yousafzai. After surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban for her advocacy, Malala emerged as a global symbol of the fight for girls’ education. Through the Malala Fund, she works to ensure all girls have access to 12 years of free quality education. Yousafzai's activism has inspired countless individuals to join the cause, and she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, making her the youngest-ever laureate.